The Doobie Brothers postpone Spokane Arena concert to October 2021
The Doobie Brothers have postponed their 50th Anniversary Tour concert at the Spokane Arena to October 1, 2021.
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Spokane musician joins countrywide 'Taps' Memorial Day celebration
Musicians around the country played Taps to honor U.S. veterans on Memorial Day, including a local trumpet player.
Local family: Veterans who died from COVID-19 are more than a number
COVID-19 claimed the lives of 10 veterans at the Spokane Veterans Home this year.
UW Medicine to furlough about 4,000 workers
UW Medicine announced furloughs of about 4,000 members of its unionized workforce in spite of the healthcare-system’s position at the forefront of COVID-19 response efforts both locally and globally.
Black bear, cubs spotted along Iller Creek hiking area
Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf is reminding hikers to be "bear aware" after a mother black bear and her cubs were spotted along Iller Creek over the weekend.
All lanes of I-90 near Fourth of July Pass reopen after motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash is blocking all lanes of I-90 near Fourth of July Pass.
497 people test positive for COVID-19 in Spokane County, 31 have died
The Spokane Regional Health District reports that 497 people have tested positive for COVID-19 across the county, and 31 people have died; but the Health District says this is not indicative of community spread.
Fire destroys barn, kills chickens in Spokane Valley
An early-morning fire leaves several chickens dead and a barn destroyed in Spokane Valley.
Memorial Day 2020: what's closed and what's open
While counties around the Inland Northwest are progressing through the stages of re-opening the economy, many city facilities will be closed for Memorial Day.
Retail stores, salons ready to reopen in phase 2
When Spokane County officially announced the move to phase two, some businesses were already ready to take in customers. Others still had to put on the finishing touches, making sure it's safe for staff and customers.
Spokane Public Schools creates task force to plan for next school year
Spokane Public Schools is trying to figure out how to bring students back in the fall safely.
Dutch Bros raises $1.39 million through Drink One for Dane 2020 fundraiser
Dutch Bros Coffee raised $1.39 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through its annual fundraiser, Drink One for Dane.
Chewelah businesses adapting to new guidelines in phase 2
It's been about one week since Stevens County received the OK to move to phase two. Businesses all over are trying to adapt to the new guidelines in the second stage of the Safe Start plan.
Three percent of Washington's reported COVID-19 deaths may be inaccurate
If someone tests positive for COVID-19, and then later passes away, the State Department of Health automatically reports that as a COVID-19 death regardless of how that person actually died.
State, County trains more contact tracers in effort to contain virus
For Spokane County and many others still waiting to get to phase two, there are requirements that have to be met. In order to track the virus more efficiently, health officials say there need to be more contact tracers.
Iron Horse Bar 'closed until further notice' after defying state order
The Iron Horse Bar & Grill in Spokane Valley was forced to shut down after reopening in violation of the state's stay-home order.
Grant Co. left out of eligible Phase 2 counties, now working to lower COVID-19 cases
The Grant County Health District is taking steps to qualify for a Phase 2 fast-track through the state's reopening plan, after being left out of a list of eligible counties on Tuesday.
Spokane Valley Fire Dept. provides guidelines on reduced building occupancy
The Spokane Valley Fire Department has issued guidelines for reduced building occupancy, as the city prepares to move to Phase 2 of the state's "Safe Start" plan.
Gov. Inslee provides guidelines for real estate work in Phase 2 reopening
Governor Inslee has issued new guidelines for the reemergence of real estate activities during Phase 2 of Washington's "Safe Start" plan.
Garland Theater to open during Phase 4, staff is deep cleaning in preparation
Despite not being open, Garland Theater is looking a little busier these days.
NWS: Pullman funnel cloud did not touch ground, cause property damage
The National Weather Service surveyed the funnel clouds that swept through Pullman, concluding that they did not touch the ground or damage anything.
PHOTOS: Garland Theater, Bon Bon prepare to reopen
While they do not anticipate to open until the last phase of Governor Inslee's "Safe Start" plan, staff at the Garland Theater are using this time to do a deep clean... and a bit of remodeling.
AG Ferguson sues two gyms operating during stay-home order
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed consumer protection lawsuits against two gyms that have opened in violation of the state stay-home order.
